IND vs ENG: 3 Indian Players Who Can Captain India In The Rescheduled Test If Rohit Sharma Fails To Recover From COVID-19

Ahead of the IND vs ENG rescheduled Test match, the Indian team faced a big blow as their skipper Rohit Sharma got infected by COVID-19. The Indian skipper tested positive for COVID and has been isolated at the team hotel. IND vs ENG Test match is set to commence on July 1 (Friday).

Since Sharma has been affected by COVID, there is a chance that he might not be available for the IND vs ENG Test match. Hence, the team will need a new stand-in skipper to lead the team in the much-awaited encounter. Here we talk about 3 Indian players who can captain India in the rescheduled Test if Rohit Sharma fails to recover from COVID-19.

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IND vs ENG: 3 Indian Players Who Can Captain India In The Rescheduled Test If Rohit Sharma Fails To Recover From COVID-19

3. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant is the first player on this list. Since vice-captain KL Rahul is also absent from the upcoming series, India will have to pick a different stand-in skipper to replace Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant was recently picked as the skipper in the IND vs SA T20I series in the absence of Sharma and KL Rahul. Hence, he might again get the opportunity to lead India in IND vs ENG Test.

Also Read: IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma Tests Positive For COVID-19 As Team India Suffer Another Massive Blow In England

2. Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is another player who might lead India in the IND vs ENG rescheduled Test match. Bumrah is one of the most experienced players in India. He is also among the most crucial bowlers in the Test match against England. He has also led the team once earlier. Hence, Bumrah might also get a chance to lead the team if Rohit Sharma fails to recover from COVID-19.

Also Read: ENG vs IND: Virat Kohli Will Come Back Strong In England Test – Dilip Vengsarkar Expecting Big Runs From Rohit Sharma, Kohli In England

1. Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin is another player on this list. Ashwin is a regular member of the Indian team in the Test format. Moreover, the right-arm spinner is also one of the most experienced players in the squad.

He missed his flight to England after testing positive for COVID earlier. However, BCCI has maintained that Ashwin will recover in time and will be available for the IND vs ENG Test. Due to his experienced and seniority, R Ashwin might also lead the Indian team if Sharma fails to recover in time.

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